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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
The main areas of activity of the unit have included:
- Research on sex and gender biases in health and Artificial Intelligence.
- Study the spread of disinformation in the media and on social networks, tracking its propagation and regarding the evolution of narratives. This involves applying network analysis techniques, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and language models (LLMs).
- Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of AI applications in the health sector, considering technical, human, and social dimensions.
- Leading the Bioinfo4Women (https://bioinfo4women.bsc.es/) cross-cutting program within the life sciences department. The primary goal is to foster the career advancement of women researchers, enabling them to reach leadership positions.
The leader of the unit, in collaboration with the department director, will be responsible of the future adaptation of these, and other possible research lines, and their evolution.
The funding for these actions/fellowships and contracts comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation, within the framework of the General Invitation by the public business entity Red.es to participate in the talent attraction and retention programs within Investment 4 of Component 19 of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
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"La financiación de estas actuaciones/becas y contratos, procede del Mecanismo de Recuperación y Resiliencia de la Unión Europea-Next Generation, en el marco de la Invitación General de la entidad pública empresarial Red.es para participar en los programas de atracción y retención del talento dentro de la Inversión 4 del Componente 19 del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
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- Lead the development and implementation of projects aimed at validating Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in the healthcare sector. This involves considering various aspects such as technical, ethical, legal, socioeconomic, cultural, and social factors.
- Lead research initiatives and developments focused on identifying and combating disinformation. This includes using AI techniques and language models to analyze the diffusion of false information and the evolution of narratives.
- Manage the strategic, organizational, and financial aspects of the department's Bioinfo4Women (B4W) program. This involves overseeing the program's progress and ensuring its alignment with the organization's overall goals.
- Lead data-driven research projects aimed at identifying and mitigating sex and gender biases in the health sector.
- Efficiently manage a team of researchers, technicians, and students, providing a conducive work environment that encourages growth and collaboration.
- Collaborate with the Life Sciences Department and the rest of the BSC in the development of the unit’s research lines.
- Represent the unit and the B4W program in different forums, conferences, and meetings, advocating for the team's research and objectives.
- Education
- Degree in informatics engineering, mathematics, physics
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence or similar
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ of postdoctoral experience.
- Experience in coordinating and managing research projects, including the supervision of research staff and students.
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
- Competences
- Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical judgment in the identification and execution of research activities.
- The position will be located at BSC within the Life Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance
- Duration: 4 years
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: 80.00,00€
- Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses, such as IT equipment, travel, training, stays, etc.
- Starting date: asap - the incorporation for this vacancy must be before the 16th of December 2024
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
- A full CV in English, including contact details.
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:
- Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points
- Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc. BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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This position is reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the legal status of disabled persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. In case there are no applicants with disabilities that meet the requirements, the rest of the candidates without declared disability will be evaluated.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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